Archive
2014
Japan’s G20 Scorecard
By Clint Richards
Japanese officials conduct a full-court press on the last leg of their multilateral tour.
Is Russia an Asian Power?
By Anton Tsvetov
Moscow could take the unique position of balancing “Eastern” powers in Asia.
Modi Unveils India’s ‘Act East Policy’ to ASEAN in Myanmar
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The PM’s policy of “action” is welcomed by the region, but observers still look for results.
The Biased Courts of Gilgit-Baltistan
By Senge H. Sering
A miscarriage of justice allows Pakistan’s larger terrorist problems to fester.
Abe’s Humiliation in Beijing
By Aurelia George Mulgan
The atmospherics of his meeting with Xi suggest there is little cause for optimism in bilateral relations.
Project Sapphire: 20 Years Later, and Still Relevant
By Dena Sholk
What can be learned from a successful effort to retrieve enriched uranium from Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan: President’s Speech Hint at Supra-Regional Tensions
By Casey Michel
Nursultan Nazarbayev delivers a surprise speech that seems to answer recent comments from Moscow.
The US-China MOU on Air and Maritime Encounters
By Mark J. Valencia
Last week’s memorandum of understanding was a start, but the risk of future incidents remains.
The Emerging India-Australia Maritime Relationship
By Abhijit Singh
Narendra Modi is making a triumphant tour of Australia at an interesting time in bilateral relations.
Recession Returns to Japan
By Clint Richards
Monday’s dismal figures put Japan on track for elections and a further tax delay.
EBRD’s Environmental Policy Under Scrutiny in Kyrgyzstan
By Ryskeldi Satke and Franco Galdini
A backlash surrounding a gold mine is placing the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development under scrutiny.
Abe’s Okinawa Setback
By Ricky Hough
Local elections in Okinawa deal another blow to the prime minister's agenda.